A's Continue Winning Streak Against Angels

The Oakland Athletics have secured their third consecutive victory over the Los Angeles Angels, extending their impressive run to eight wins in their last ten games. Pitcher Mitch Spence highlighted the positive atmosphere within the team, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a light-hearted environment regardless of their performance. "We keep it light no matter what’s going on so we don’t get too high or too low," he stated, reflecting the team's resilience during this successful stretch. In July, the A's have emerged as the leading team in Major League Baseball for home runs, hitting a total of 41. Notably, catcher Shea Langeliers has contributed significantly to this tally with five home runs. Langeliers acknowledged the importance of scoring early, stating, "It was huge to put runs up in the top of the first and get momentum going on our side." This early scoring has been crucial in setting the tone for their recent games. On the other hand, the Angels' Nolan Schanuel has also been making headlines, hitting a home run for the second consecutive day. Despite the A's pitching staff not completely shutting down the Angels, they have managed to keep the team competitive. Spence noted the importance of scoring runs to support their pitchers, who have been effective in limiting the opposition's scoring opportunities. Looking ahead, the Angels will rely on RHP Jose Soriano, who has struggled against Oakland in the past. With a 15.19 ERA in three career games against the A's, Soriano will need to improve to help his team turn the tide in this ongoing series.